SB539 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Greg J. Reed

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Methamphetamine laboratories (meth labs), decontamination and certificate of inspection by Health Department, public disclosure of location required to be recorded on website

Summary

This bill would require decontamination and inspection of any area previously used as a methamphetamine lab and publicly disclose their locations on a health department website.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the Health Department would oversee cleaning and issue certificates of decontamination and inspection for sites previously used as meth labs. Occupants would not be allowed to live or use the space until it is cleaned and certified. The department would post the locations of former meth labs on its website for public viewing.

Who It Affects

• Residents or occupants of homes, buildings, or vehicles previously used as methamphetamine laboratories would be prohibited from occupancy until decontamination is complete and a certificate is issued.
• Property owners, landlords, building managers, and the general public who access the department's public disclosures would be affected by the new requirements and disclosures.

Key Provisions

• The Department of Public Health shall develop procedures to require proper decontamination in all areas where methamphetamine labs have been located.
• Methamphetamine labs in homes, buildings, or vehicles must be issued a no occupancy notice until a certificate of decontamination is issued.
• Certificates of inspection are to be issued once the meth lab has been properly cleaned.
• Locations where methamphetamine labs have been discovered must be listed on the Department of Public Health's website for public disclosure.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Health Department